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Sandhu takes early lead at Muthaiga Open

Jay Sandhu

Jay Sandhu tees off from 10th tee during Kenya Amateur Golf Championships Series, first round of Muthaiga Open at Muthaiga Golf Club on March 24, 2023. 

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Playing in the morning section, Sandhu did a clean first nine which included two birdies at the third and fourth holes, parred the rest, to carry to the back nine a two under 34
  • Karanga, a winner of the first two events of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series, had started well, picking up four birdies on the third, fourth, fifth and sixth for a low 32
  • Following Karanga closely was Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Champion and 2022 Golfer of The year John Lejirmah who shot level par 71 in a round that included three birdies all in the opening nine, and three bogeys

Home player Jay Sandhu grabbed a one shot half way lead during the opening round of NCBA Bank-sponsored Muthaiga Open at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club course on Friday.

Play was suspended for the afternoon section because of heavy rains which flooded some of the greens though action resumed later.